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Around the World
Russia Strengthens Ties with Iran by Delivering Fighter Jets, Advanced Air Systems, and Radar Equipment
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Iran to exercise restraint in its retaliatory strike and avoid killing civilians, even as Russia sent fighter jets, advanced air defense and radar equipment to Tehran.
Global Stocks Tumble, But Hope Remains
Markets were bracing for another shaky day after Japan’s main stock index suffered its worst day in 37 years, while Wall Street in the United States finished sharply lower on Monday.
China Working On Internet ID Despite Concerns
China’s Communist government seeks to take over the job of verification from companies and give people a single internet identification document (ID) that critics warn will provide it with even more control over people’s lives, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel and U.S. Prepare for ‘Axis of Evil’ Attack
Israel and its allies continue to arm and prepare as they await responses from the Iranian 'Axis of Evil' for the assassinations of top terror leaders in Tehran and Beirut, while the world hopes to prevent escalation into a full-blown war.
Israel and Hezbollah Continue to Clash as Major Retaliation by ‘Axis of Evil’ Looming
Hezbollah, the Iranian backed Lebanese terrorist organization, launched a series of drone and rocket attacks on Israel Tuesday, warning that the main retaliation for Israel's assassinations of terrorist leaders was still to come.
Israel Anticipates Imminent Iran, Hezbollah Strike
Israel was anticipating an imminent massive attack by Iran and Lebanon-based Hezbollah on Tuesday following warnings by the United States.
Inside the United States
‘Catastrophic’ Flooding from Debby Causes Five States To Declare State of Emergency Across the Southeast US
Five states declared a state of emergency in response to Tropical Storm Debby, which brought record-setting rain to some of America’s most historic Southern cities. The storm was expected to cause prolonged downpours and flooding throughout Tuesday, prompting the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes.
Kamala Harris Picks Walz as Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the Democrats' presidential ticket against Republican former President Donald Trump.
House Judiciary Report: Biden-Harris Admin Releasing Known, Suspected Terrorists Into US
Biden-Harris administration policies are resulting in Border Patrol agents releasing known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) into the U.S., a new congressional report states.
Christian News
Rwanda: Authorities Close More Than 4,000 Churches on Health and Safety Grounds
Authorities in Christian-majority Rwanda have closed more than 4,000 small churches in the last month, on the grounds they did not comply with health and safety regulations, BBC News reports.
India: Pastor Arrested on False Accusation of Bribing Hindus to Convert
A pastor in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state has been arrested by Hindu authorities who falsely accused him of bribing Hindus to become Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Murder Christian Farmers, “The Government’s Failure to Protect Christians Has Strengthened the Militants”
Fulani jihadist herdsmen murdered two Christian farmers and severely wounded three others during attacks on Christian-owned farms in northern Nigeria last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Russia Strengthens Ties with Iran by Delivering Fighter Jets, Advanced Air Systems, and Radar Equipment
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Iran to exercise restraint in its retaliatory strike and avoid killing civilians, even as Russia sent fighter jets, advanced air defense and radar equipment to Tehran.
Global Stocks Tumble, But Hope Remains
Markets were bracing for another shaky day after Japan’s main stock index suffered its worst day in 37 years, while Wall Street in the United States finished sharply lower on Monday.
China Working On Internet ID Despite Concerns
China’s Communist government seeks to take over the job of verification from companies and give people a single internet identification document (ID) that critics warn will provide it with even more control over people’s lives, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel and U.S. Prepare for ‘Axis of Evil’ Attack
Israel and its allies continue to arm and prepare as they await responses from the Iranian 'Axis of Evil' for the assassinations of top terror leaders in Tehran and Beirut, while the world hopes to prevent escalation into a full-blown war.
Israel and Hezbollah Continue to Clash as Major Retaliation by ‘Axis of Evil’ Looming
Hezbollah, the Iranian backed Lebanese terrorist organization, launched a series of drone and rocket attacks on Israel Tuesday, warning that the main retaliation for Israel's assassinations of terrorist leaders was still to come.
Israel Anticipates Imminent Iran, Hezbollah Strike
Israel was anticipating an imminent massive attack by Iran and Lebanon-based Hezbollah on Tuesday following warnings by the United States.
Inside the United States
‘Catastrophic’ Flooding from Debby Causes Five States To Declare State of Emergency Across the Southeast US
Five states declared a state of emergency in response to Tropical Storm Debby, which brought record-setting rain to some of America’s most historic Southern cities. The storm was expected to cause prolonged downpours and flooding throughout Tuesday, prompting the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes.
Kamala Harris Picks Walz as Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the Democrats' presidential ticket against Republican former President Donald Trump.
House Judiciary Report: Biden-Harris Admin Releasing Known, Suspected Terrorists Into US
Biden-Harris administration policies are resulting in Border Patrol agents releasing known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) into the U.S., a new congressional report states.
Christian News
Rwanda: Authorities Close More Than 4,000 Churches on Health and Safety Grounds
Authorities in Christian-majority Rwanda have closed more than 4,000 small churches in the last month, on the grounds they did not comply with health and safety regulations, BBC News reports.
India: Pastor Arrested on False Accusation of Bribing Hindus to Convert
A pastor in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state has been arrested by Hindu authorities who falsely accused him of bribing Hindus to become Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: Fulani Terrorists Murder Christian Farmers, “The Government’s Failure to Protect Christians Has Strengthened the Militants”
Fulani jihadist herdsmen murdered two Christian farmers and severely wounded three others during attacks on Christian-owned farms in northern Nigeria last week, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
Fear of US recession Drives Global Market Turmoil
The U.S. stock market took a major dive Monday as Japan saw its worst stock market day since 1987, raising fears of a recession and drawing fresh criticism for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Nearly Half of British Jews Considered Leaving the UK Since the Oct.7 Attack on Israel, Poll
A new survey shows that nearly half (47%) of British Jews have considered leaving the United Kingdom after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas triggered an international outpouring of antisemitism. The UK, in particular, saw massive, weekly, anti-Israel protests, with British Jews reporting they felt unsafe.
Anne Frank Monument Defaced In Amsterdam
There is outrage in the Netherlands after a statue of Anne Frank, one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust, or Shoah, was vandalized again in Amsterdam with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
Britain Burning As Anti-Migrant Protests Spread
ritain was preparing for more upheaval Monday after massive anti-migration riots that a senior Conservative Party official seemed to partly justify following the killing of three girls, allegedly by the teenage son of Rwandan parents.
Bangladesh Premier Flees Country; Uprising Underway
A full-scale uprising was underway Monday in Bangladesh as longtime authoritarian Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reportedly fled the country and protesters stormed her palace in deadly clashes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Rejects De-Escalation Efforts, Vows to Strike Israel
Israel is on high alert following the assassination of key terrorist leaders last week, facing escalating tensions with Iran and its proxies. Despite efforts by the US and Arab nations to de-escalate, Iran has threatened attacks on Israel, raising the possibility of a broader conflict. Amid these tensions, rumors from world leaders indicate that a retaliatory strike may take place over the next 24 hours.
Israel Continues to Dismantle Terrorist Tunnels Connecting Egypt and Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday that they have discovered an unusually large tunnel along the Gaza-Egypt border. The tunnel, which is about 10 feet tall, is big enough to allow vehicles to pass through.
UNRWA Will Fire 9 Employees For Participation in Oct. 7 Attacks
The United Nations announced on Monday that nine staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNWRA) are suspected of involvement in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and will be fired from their positions.
Inside the United States
Recession Fears Drive Significant Stock Market Losses Monday
The U.S. stock market saw significant losses Monday after opening with sharp declines that did not bounce back.
Feds Bust Elaborate Human Smuggling Operation Stretching from Honduras to Boston
Two recent cases prosecuted by the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas highlight how business owners made millions of dollars orchestrating elaborate human smuggling and stash house operations in south Texas.
Christian News
China: Evangelical Christian Leader Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
An evangelical Christian leader in Guizhou Province, China has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on unfounded charges of fraud and “inciting subversion of state power,” Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Uganda: Muslim Father Burns Christian Daughter With Flat Iron for Leaving Islam
A newly Christian 19-year-old girl in Uganda was burned with a flat iron by her Muslim father after he learned she had left Islam, Morning Star News reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but converts from Islam are vulnerable to violent attacks from Muslim extremist relatives if they choose to leave Islam for Jesus.
Fear of US recession Drives Global Market Turmoil
The U.S. stock market took a major dive Monday as Japan saw its worst stock market day since 1987, raising fears of a recession and drawing fresh criticism for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Nearly Half of British Jews Considered Leaving the UK Since the Oct.7 Attack on Israel, Poll
A new survey shows that nearly half (47%) of British Jews have considered leaving the United Kingdom after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas triggered an international outpouring of antisemitism. The UK, in particular, saw massive, weekly, anti-Israel protests, with British Jews reporting they felt unsafe.
Anne Frank Monument Defaced In Amsterdam
There is outrage in the Netherlands after a statue of Anne Frank, one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust, or Shoah, was vandalized again in Amsterdam with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
Britain Burning As Anti-Migrant Protests Spread
ritain was preparing for more upheaval Monday after massive anti-migration riots that a senior Conservative Party official seemed to partly justify following the killing of three girls, allegedly by the teenage son of Rwandan parents.
Bangladesh Premier Flees Country; Uprising Underway
A full-scale uprising was underway Monday in Bangladesh as longtime authoritarian Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reportedly fled the country and protesters stormed her palace in deadly clashes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Rejects De-Escalation Efforts, Vows to Strike Israel
Israel is on high alert following the assassination of key terrorist leaders last week, facing escalating tensions with Iran and its proxies. Despite efforts by the US and Arab nations to de-escalate, Iran has threatened attacks on Israel, raising the possibility of a broader conflict. Amid these tensions, rumors from world leaders indicate that a retaliatory strike may take place over the next 24 hours.
Israel Continues to Dismantle Terrorist Tunnels Connecting Egypt and Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday that they have discovered an unusually large tunnel along the Gaza-Egypt border. The tunnel, which is about 10 feet tall, is big enough to allow vehicles to pass through.
UNRWA Will Fire 9 Employees For Participation in Oct. 7 Attacks
The United Nations announced on Monday that nine staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNWRA) are suspected of involvement in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and will be fired from their positions.
Inside the United States
Recession Fears Drive Significant Stock Market Losses Monday
The U.S. stock market saw significant losses Monday after opening with sharp declines that did not bounce back.
Feds Bust Elaborate Human Smuggling Operation Stretching from Honduras to Boston
Two recent cases prosecuted by the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas highlight how business owners made millions of dollars orchestrating elaborate human smuggling and stash house operations in south Texas.
Christian News
China: Evangelical Christian Leader Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
An evangelical Christian leader in Guizhou Province, China has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on unfounded charges of fraud and “inciting subversion of state power,” Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Uganda: Muslim Father Burns Christian Daughter With Flat Iron for Leaving Islam
A newly Christian 19-year-old girl in Uganda was burned with a flat iron by her Muslim father after he learned she had left Islam, Morning Star News reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but converts from Islam are vulnerable to violent attacks from Muslim extremist relatives if they choose to leave Islam for Jesus.
Around the World
EU Leaders Demand Venezuela’s Voting Results Details As Unrest Grows
The leaders of seven European Union countries have demanded that Venezuela publish detailed voting results from last week’s presidential election, which granted incumbent President Nicolás Maduro a victory despite opposition protests.
Ukraine ‘Sinks Russian Submarine’ as Suffering Continues (Worthy News Radio)
There was more human suffering in the Russia-Ukraine war on Sunday, with officials confirming that Russian shelling of a residential area killed one person and injured two in the strategic logistical hub in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The reported attack came after Ukraine said it struck and sank a Russian Black Sea Fleet submarine and damaged several prized Russian S-400 air defense systems in Crimea.
Europe’s Tallest Volcano Erupts Halting Flights
Europe's tallest volcano, Mount Etna, erupted over Italy’s island of Sicily, impacting air traffic.
Russia Halts Arms Deliveries To Houthis After US, Saudi Pressure
Russia has canceled plans at the last minute to deliver missiles and other military equipment to Yemen-based Houthi fighters after pressure from the United States and Saudi Arabia, several sources say.
Islamic Fighters Kill Dozens In Somalia
Somalia has plunged into mourning after at least 37 civilians were killed and scores injured in an explosion on a famous beach in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, in an attack the government blamed on militant Islamist group al-Shabab.
Thousands Flee Ukrainian Villages as Russian Military Makes Gains (Worthy News Radio)
Concerns are mounting about the growing number of displaced persons in Ukraine as Russia makes gains on the front lines.
Ukraine Wants Russia At Peace Table
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia should be represented at a second peace summit set for November after the first such gathering convened by Ukraine last month in Switzerland was held without Moscow’s involvement.
Jailed Americans Released By Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden has confirmed that Russia has released three jailed Americans, including The Wall Street Journal newspaper reporter Evan Gershkovich and one American green card holder. “Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza” are returning home, he said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Halts NATO-Israel Cooperation
Israel faced even more security challenges Monday after fresh confirmation that Turkey has blocked cooperation between the NATO military alliance and the Jewish nation.
Israel and U.S. Prepare for Retaliatory Strikes by Iran and its Proxies
Israel and the U.S. are bracing for a potential Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel as soon as this weekend, with Israel's military on high alert and the Pentagon deploying military assets to counter any attacks from Iran and its terrorist proxy groups.
Israel Allegedly Launches Airstrike on Syria’s Dabaa Airport
Recent reports indicate that an alleged Israeli airstrike targeted Syria's Dabaa Airport near the Lebanese border, an area known for Hezbollah's smuggling of Iranian weapons.
Israel Kills Key Leader And Financer of Islamic Jihad
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's (PIJ) deputy head of weapons production, Mohammed al-Jabari, and dozens of other “terrorists,” the Israeli military said early Friday.
Inside the United States
US Defense Secretary Reinstates Death Penalty For 9/11 Terror Defendants
Tensions rose Saturday after U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overrode a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the September 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases.
Stocks Plummet: Following California, US Job Report Triggers Recession Indicator
The United States triggered a highly accurate recession indicator as recession fears led to the largest stock selloff since December 2022. California, the nation’s largest economy, triggered the same indicator in late 2023.
EU Leaders Demand Venezuela’s Voting Results Details As Unrest Grows
The leaders of seven European Union countries have demanded that Venezuela publish detailed voting results from last week’s presidential election, which granted incumbent President Nicolás Maduro a victory despite opposition protests.
Ukraine ‘Sinks Russian Submarine’ as Suffering Continues (Worthy News Radio)
There was more human suffering in the Russia-Ukraine war on Sunday, with officials confirming that Russian shelling of a residential area killed one person and injured two in the strategic logistical hub in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The reported attack came after Ukraine said it struck and sank a Russian Black Sea Fleet submarine and damaged several prized Russian S-400 air defense systems in Crimea.
Europe’s Tallest Volcano Erupts Halting Flights
Europe's tallest volcano, Mount Etna, erupted over Italy’s island of Sicily, impacting air traffic.
Russia Halts Arms Deliveries To Houthis After US, Saudi Pressure
Russia has canceled plans at the last minute to deliver missiles and other military equipment to Yemen-based Houthi fighters after pressure from the United States and Saudi Arabia, several sources say.
Islamic Fighters Kill Dozens In Somalia
Somalia has plunged into mourning after at least 37 civilians were killed and scores injured in an explosion on a famous beach in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, in an attack the government blamed on militant Islamist group al-Shabab.
Thousands Flee Ukrainian Villages as Russian Military Makes Gains (Worthy News Radio)
Concerns are mounting about the growing number of displaced persons in Ukraine as Russia makes gains on the front lines.
Ukraine Wants Russia At Peace Table
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia should be represented at a second peace summit set for November after the first such gathering convened by Ukraine last month in Switzerland was held without Moscow’s involvement.
Jailed Americans Released By Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden has confirmed that Russia has released three jailed Americans, including The Wall Street Journal newspaper reporter Evan Gershkovich and one American green card holder. “Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza” are returning home, he said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Halts NATO-Israel Cooperation
Israel faced even more security challenges Monday after fresh confirmation that Turkey has blocked cooperation between the NATO military alliance and the Jewish nation.
Israel and U.S. Prepare for Retaliatory Strikes by Iran and its Proxies
Israel and the U.S. are bracing for a potential Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel as soon as this weekend, with Israel's military on high alert and the Pentagon deploying military assets to counter any attacks from Iran and its terrorist proxy groups.
Israel Allegedly Launches Airstrike on Syria’s Dabaa Airport
Recent reports indicate that an alleged Israeli airstrike targeted Syria's Dabaa Airport near the Lebanese border, an area known for Hezbollah's smuggling of Iranian weapons.
Israel Kills Key Leader And Financer of Islamic Jihad
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's (PIJ) deputy head of weapons production, Mohammed al-Jabari, and dozens of other “terrorists,” the Israeli military said early Friday.
Inside the United States
US Defense Secretary Reinstates Death Penalty For 9/11 Terror Defendants
Tensions rose Saturday after U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overrode a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the September 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases.
Stocks Plummet: Following California, US Job Report Triggers Recession Indicator
The United States triggered a highly accurate recession indicator as recession fears led to the largest stock selloff since December 2022. California, the nation’s largest economy, triggered the same indicator in late 2023.